Specifications
Brand Name :
hoyoshee
Model Number :
HYX-875
Certification :
ISO9001
Place of Origin :
China
MOQ :
Negotiable
Price :
Negotiable
Payment Terms :
L/C,D/A,D/P,T/T,Western Union,MoneyGram
Supply Ability :
300 Ton/Month
Delivery Time :
5-8 working days
Packaging Details :
1kg;|25kg;|200kg
purity :
99%
Boiling point :
160-180 °C
density :
1.04 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
refractive index :
1.473-1.491
FEMA :
3787
form :
Liquid
Odor Type :
meaty
Description
Food Grade 3-MERCAPTO-2-METHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN CAS 57124-87-5
Bulk Sale Cosmetic Grade Food Grade 3-MERCAPTO-2-METHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN CAS 57124-87-5 Liquid Flavor & Fragrance
Chemical Specifications
IUPAC Name 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol
CAS Number 57124-87-5
Molecular Formula C₅H₁₀OS
Molar Mass 118.20 g/mol
Product Name 2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol
Synonyms TETRAHYDRO-2-METHYLFURAN-3-THIOL; 2-methyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol,mixedisomers; tetrahydro-2-methyl-3-furanthio; tetrahydro-2-methyl-3-Furanthiol; FEMA 3787; 2-METHYL-3-TETRAHYDROFURANTHIOL; 2-METHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN-3-THIOL; 3-MERCAPTO-2-METHYLTETRAHYDROFURAN
EINECS 260-572-4
Odor Type meaty

Applications

1. Flavoring Agent (Primary Application)

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol is widely used as a savory flavor ingredient in the food industry. It is approved under FEMA Number 3787 and has been evaluated by the Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) as flavor number 1090 .

Key applications include:

  • Meat flavors: Beef, chicken, pork, roasted meat, and grilled profiles

  • Savory snacks: Potato chips, extruded snacks, and seasoned nuts

  • Soups, broths, and bouillons

  • Sauces and gravies

  • Processed meats and meat analogs

Typical usage concentrations (as reported by Smolecule) :



Application Typical Concentration
Snack foods 15 ppm
Meat products 2 ppm
Soups 1 ppm

2. Fragrance Industry

Due to its distinctive savory, sulfurous character, the compound is occasionally utilized in:

  • Savory fragrance compositions for household products

  • Industrial fragrance formulations requiring meaty or roasted notes

3. Chemical Intermediate

The compound serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of other sulfur-containing organic compounds and is used in research applications studying reaction mechanisms .

Natural Occurrence

2-Methyltetrahydrofuran-3-thiol has been identified as a naturally occurring compound in heated pork meat and beef . It is formed as a product of the Maillard reaction (the browning reaction between amino acids and reducing sugars) during the cooking of meats, which explains its characteristic cooked meat aroma.

Regulatory Status and Safety

Regulatory Approvals



Regulatory Body Status
FEMA 3787 – Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) for use in flavors
JECFA 1090 – No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavoring agent (evaluated 2002)
FDA Listed as a substance added to food (flavoring agent or adjuvant)
EU Compliant with Regulations 1334/2008 and 178/2002
Kosher/Halal Available in grades meeting Kosher and Halal certification requirements
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Model Number :
HYX-875
Certification :
ISO9001
Place of Origin :
China
MOQ :
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Price :
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Liquid 3-Mercapto-2-Methyltetrahydrofuran Organic Compound CAS 57124-87-5 with Roasted beef, chicken, meaty, sulfurous, alliaceous (onion/garlic)

Hoyoshee Chemical industrial Co.Ltd

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1 Years
hunan, changsha
Since 2010
Business Type :
Manufacturer
Total Annual :
3000W-0.2B
Employee Number :
100~500
Certification Level :
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